Chris Istace 🇨🇦
@stasherbc.bsky.social
North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the environment. Gratefully living on Quw'utsun Territory 🌲All views are my own.
On the West Coast, when the rain clouds clear off and the sun comes out you make the most of it🤘🏼🌲
#mtblife #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland #getoutside
#mtblife #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland #getoutside
November 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
On the West Coast, when the rain clouds clear off and the sun comes out you make the most of it🤘🏼🌲
#mtblife #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland #getoutside
#mtblife #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland #getoutside
Had a good friend & local electrical co owner upgrade all my outdated track lighting in the store to new high efficiency LED light fixtures. So bright & clean looking, the lower power consumption will be sweet. If you are in #Chemainus swing by Beyond The Usual and check us out 👋 #smallbusiness 🏡
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Had a good friend & local electrical co owner upgrade all my outdated track lighting in the store to new high efficiency LED light fixtures. So bright & clean looking, the lower power consumption will be sweet. If you are in #Chemainus swing by Beyond The Usual and check us out 👋 #smallbusiness 🏡
The weather held yet again on Sunday. I met up with friends in #Nanaimo to ride the Duomont area. I haven't been on the single track moto trails there before and it did not dissappint. Equally hard & challenging but also beautiful. #VancouverIsland #Getoutside #Gnarnaimo
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The weather held yet again on Sunday. I met up with friends in #Nanaimo to ride the Duomont area. I haven't been on the single track moto trails there before and it did not dissappint. Equally hard & challenging but also beautiful. #VancouverIsland #Getoutside #Gnarnaimo
Found a window of rain free riding Saturday. Summit of Pi’paam (Tzouhalem) looking down at the the Quw’utsun Sta’lo (Cowichan River)
A day well spent in the municipal forest reserve, especially after this weeks @northcowichan.bsky.social council meeting (article will be on @thediscourse.ca ) 🌲
A day well spent in the municipal forest reserve, especially after this weeks @northcowichan.bsky.social council meeting (article will be on @thediscourse.ca ) 🌲
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Found a window of rain free riding Saturday. Summit of Pi’paam (Tzouhalem) looking down at the the Quw’utsun Sta’lo (Cowichan River)
A day well spent in the municipal forest reserve, especially after this weeks @northcowichan.bsky.social council meeting (article will be on @thediscourse.ca ) 🌲
A day well spent in the municipal forest reserve, especially after this weeks @northcowichan.bsky.social council meeting (article will be on @thediscourse.ca ) 🌲
Heavy rain overnight and we are back into a bit of a wet and grey cycle again for the next while. Grateful to have gotten out for some sunny and beautiful rides earlier this week. We spent both days riding single track trails above Shawnigan Lake.
#CowichanValley #VancouverIsland #getoutside
#CowichanValley #VancouverIsland #getoutside
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Heavy rain overnight and we are back into a bit of a wet and grey cycle again for the next while. Grateful to have gotten out for some sunny and beautiful rides earlier this week. We spent both days riding single track trails above Shawnigan Lake.
#CowichanValley #VancouverIsland #getoutside
#CowichanValley #VancouverIsland #getoutside
Grateful to represent @northcowichan.bsky.social at the naming ceremony at Khowutzun Heritage Center yesterday for the new hospital. It will be called Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw, meaning “Cowichan place of giving life.” It will be paired with the English name Quw'utsun Valley Hospital #cowichanvalley
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Grateful to represent @northcowichan.bsky.social at the naming ceremony at Khowutzun Heritage Center yesterday for the new hospital. It will be called Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw, meaning “Cowichan place of giving life.” It will be paired with the English name Quw'utsun Valley Hospital #cowichanvalley
It's perfect for brushing, limbing and small blowdown. It is their 8" pruning saw and runs off the M12 batteries. Fits nicely in my backpack as I ride and don't want my pack too heavy or bulky. 👍
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It's perfect for brushing, limbing and small blowdown. It is their 8" pruning saw and runs off the M12 batteries. Fits nicely in my backpack as I ride and don't want my pack too heavy or bulky. 👍
Another unexpected beautiful afternoon outdoors. Took advantage of the weather to clear some trails. Did a bit of maintenance for the local users clearing up blowdown and brushing back overgrown limbs.
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Another unexpected beautiful afternoon outdoors. Took advantage of the weather to clear some trails. Did a bit of maintenance for the local users clearing up blowdown and brushing back overgrown limbs.
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
@northcowichan.bsky.social are indeed beautiful and why I spend so much time on the mountains. Love where I live 💚
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@northcowichan.bsky.social are indeed beautiful and why I spend so much time on the mountains. Love where I live 💚
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
From heavy rain yesterday and socked in cloud on our ride to this stunning view today 😍
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
From heavy rain yesterday and socked in cloud on our ride to this stunning view today 😍
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So many wonderful views around town when the skies finally cleared. Get outside, go for a walk and soak it all up.
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
So many wonderful views around town when the skies finally cleared. Get outside, go for a walk and soak it all up.
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hwisulenuhw ( October )
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hwisulenuhw ( October )
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
Afternoon forest session, a bunch or riding with some trail maintenance along the way. Always a good day when you can spend it in the mountains. #vancouverisland
October 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Afternoon forest session, a bunch or riding with some trail maintenance along the way. Always a good day when you can spend it in the mountains. #vancouverisland
Beautiful day riding and a bit of trail maintenance on Monday. Clear skies and great views to downtown Vancouver from the island and Mt Baker as well.
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Beautiful day riding and a bit of trail maintenance on Monday. Clear skies and great views to downtown Vancouver from the island and Mt Baker as well.
Quick view down the valley during my enduro moto ride before getting completely soaked in heavy rain for the rest of my day out. #westcoastvibes #autumn #vancouverisland
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Quick view down the valley during my enduro moto ride before getting completely soaked in heavy rain for the rest of my day out. #westcoastvibes #autumn #vancouverisland
This way to great trails and great times 🌲
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This way to great trails and great times 🌲
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
Another Day
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
October 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Another Day
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
I love how this 📸 photo turned out when I was shooting last weekend for an enduro moto event. It is oozing with the beautiful PNW vibes we all love. Giant western red cedars, moss draped branches and endless swordferns. 🌿
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
October 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I love how this 📸 photo turned out when I was shooting last weekend for an enduro moto event. It is oozing with the beautiful PNW vibes we all love. Giant western red cedars, moss draped branches and endless swordferns. 🌿
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
I stayed nice & dry until I got to the top of Tony's Arbutus trail on Maple Mountain today but as soon as the descent started the rain let loose. This is a technical downhill trail with lots of rock drops & slick slab rocks, the rain sure made it spicey excitement 😜 Quick view overlooking Crofton.
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I stayed nice & dry until I got to the top of Tony's Arbutus trail on Maple Mountain today but as soon as the descent started the rain let loose. This is a technical downhill trail with lots of rock drops & slick slab rocks, the rain sure made it spicey excitement 😜 Quick view overlooking Crofton.
Afternoon Maple Mountain ride in between rain showers today. 🍂😍🚲
#cowichanvalley
#cowichanvalley
October 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Afternoon Maple Mountain ride in between rain showers today. 🍂😍🚲
#cowichanvalley
#cowichanvalley
Quick walk downtown Duncan before a meeting later this afternoon and it really has turned into a great fall day 🍂💚 #quwutsun #cowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Quick walk downtown Duncan before a meeting later this afternoon and it really has turned into a great fall day 🍂💚 #quwutsun #cowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
The overnight rains let up and the weather has turned into a pleasant over cast day. Quickly loaded up the bike and made the most of it with a MTB ride in @northcowichan.bsky.social municipal forest reserve trail network on Maple Mountain.
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The overnight rains let up and the weather has turned into a pleasant over cast day. Quickly loaded up the bike and made the most of it with a MTB ride in @northcowichan.bsky.social municipal forest reserve trail network on Maple Mountain.
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
More photos from my weekend of 📸 shooting #VancouverIsland our #hardenduro single track group ride event this weekend in the Cowichan Valley. #photography #actionsports
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More photos from my weekend of 📸 shooting #VancouverIsland our #hardenduro single track group ride event this weekend in the Cowichan Valley. #photography #actionsports